Alan Barnard
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| Alan Barnard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 May 1969 South Africa |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | South Africa | Grenada |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Da Vinci Institute of Technology |
| 💼 Occupation | Decision Scientist | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | ProConCloud, Goldratt Research Labs LLC., Harmony Decision Maker |
Dr. Alan Barnard (born May 31, 1969) is an entrepreneur, research scientist, app developer, author, podcaster, and keynote speaker. In 2021 Forbes listed him as one of the Decision Scientist and Theory of Constraints experts in the world.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Dr. Barnard was born in Boksburg, South Africa, on May 31st, 1969. After attending Hans Moore Highschool in Benoni, he graduated with a B.Sc. Industrial Engineering (Cum Laude) from the University of Witwatersrand in 1991. In 2006 he obtained an M.Sc. in Management of Technology and Innovation and in 2009 was awarded a Ph.D. from the Da Vinci Institute of Technology. The title of his Ph.D. research thesis was “A system’s approach to identifying and unlocking inherent potential within organizations and people[1]
Professional Career[edit]
Dr. Barnard is a Decision Scientist and an expert in Theory of Constraints (TOC). He is known for the ProConCloud™ and Impossible-Unless?™ [2] innovations in decision making and problem solving. He is the chief architect of the Harmony range decision support apps called Harmony Decision Maker, Harmony Change Maker, and Harmony Change Simulators.
In 2008, Dr. Barnard co-founded Goldratt Research Labs (GRL) with Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt (March 31, 1947- June 11, 2011).
Author[edit]
- Achieving Fast And Reliable Deliveries With A Robust TOC Solution Simple Enough To Be Supported By Standard ERP Systems, 2009.
- Chapter 15 and 16, Theory of Constraints Handbook, McGraw Hill, 2010.
- What is Theory of Constraints (TOC)?, Goldratt Group, 2010.
- Holistic TOC implementation case studies: Lessons learned from the public and private sector, JF Cox & JG Schleier, 2010.
- Exponential Population and Economic Growth versus Finite Scarce Resources = Boom or Bust?, Goldratt Research Labs White Paper Series, 2011.
- Introduction to TOC’s Strategy & Tactic: Tree Thinking Process, Goldratt Research Labs, 2011.
- Why Good People Make and often Repeat Bad Decisions and how to help them make better faster decisions, Goldratt Research Labs White Paper Series, 2016.
- Applying Theory of Constraints Five Focusing Steps to developing Business Strategy, Goldratt Research Labs White Paper Series, 2016.
- It’s Impossible Unless: How to make impossible decisions and achieve impossible goals, Random House Publishing, 2018.
Contributions to Books and Articles by Dr. Barnard[edit]
- 15 Tips For Ensuring Your Mobile App Stays Fresh And Relevant, Forbes Technology Council, 2021.
- 15 Smart Ways Tech Leaders Can Keep Competing Priorities On Track, Forbes Technology Council, 2021.
- 16 Tech Leaders Share Bad Habits They Wish Their Developers Would Break, Forbes Technology Council, 2021.
- 14 Important Initiatives Every Tech Leader Should Pursue In 2021, Forbes Technology Council, 2021.
- 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less, Hay House Business, 2023.
Board Memberships[edit]
- Chairman of the Board, SAPICS - The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (1999 – 2001)[3]
- Chairman of the Board, TOCICO – Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization (2003-2005)[3]
- Science & Innovation Council Advisory Board – BHP (2018 – 2021)[4]
- Advisory Board Member, ThroughPut Inc. (2019 – present)
Academic Career[edit]
- Lecturer in Theory of Constraints – Washington State University (2015 – present)[5]
- Lecturer in Decision Science and Theory of Constraints - Duke Corporate Education (2017 – present)[6]
- Visiting Professor - ISM University of Management and Economics (November 2019 – present)[7]
Awards and Recognition[edit]
Dr. Barnard has received the following awards in recognition of his contribution to his fields of expertise and the organizations in which he has served.
- In 2009, Dr. Barnard received the Top Ph.D. Research Award for his doctoral thesis titled "How to identify and unlock the inherent potential within organizations and individuals."
- In 2018, he was voted by Woman Entrepreneur Magazine in 2018 as one of the top 5 male entrepreneurs whose work is inspiring women to start their own businesses.[8]
- In 2020, Dr. Barnard was awarded the honor to be added to the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who List for his contributions to Decision Science.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ Lott, John Kendall. "PM Point of View #31: Advances in PM III: The Organization Leans In". Project Management. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ↑ "Impossible Unless Podcast". Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Barnard, Alan; Immelman, Raimond (9 April 2010). Holistic TOC implementation/About the Author. McGraw Hill Professional. ISBN 9780071717700. Retrieved 2022-07-13. Search this book on
- ↑ "Forbes Profiles". Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ↑ "Public Washington State University". Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ↑ "Alan Barnard | Duke Corporate Education - Academia.edu". dukece.academia.edu. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ↑ "ISM Visiting Professor". ISM. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ↑ Women Entrepreneur Magazine (11 June 2018). "Global June 2018". Issuu. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
- ↑ "Marquis Who's Who". Retrieved 2022-08-17.
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